Lenexa’s new police chief says he wants to focus on transparency to keep public’s trust

The new police chief for the Lenexa Police Department is vowing transparency and communication after a controversial year. On Dec. 29, 2025, the City of Lenexa announced Deputy Eric Schmitz, an officer with 29 years of experience in law enforcement, including the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Lenexa Police Department, as the new chief of […]